Prior Knowledge: Students will be given formula charts for area, surface area and volume. (These concepts have been studied previously in this course.)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3 Apply geometric methods to solve design problems (e.g., designing an object or structure to satisfy physical constraints or minimize cost; working with typographic grid systems based on ratios).
Completion of the Great Pyramid Activities below.
Application of mathematical concepts. (Hunter, 2009)
Collaboration & Problem Solving (Hunter, 2009)
Great Pyramid Geometry Activities
Perform an internet search to verify the dimensions of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
In your Journal, record the following information:
Determine the area of the base of the Great Pyramid
Calculate the surface area
Determine the number of 10’ x 15’ stones needed to build the Great Pyramid and explain your reasoning.
Determine the volume of the Great Pyramid.
Using a Cartesian Coordinate Plane, graph a 3-D scale of the Great Pyramid, including scale.
Prior Knowledge:
Students will be given formula charts for area, surface area and volume. (These concepts have been studied previously in this course.)
Use volume formulas for cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres to solve problems.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSG.MG.A.3
Apply geometric methods to solve design problems (e.g., designing an object or structure to satisfy physical constraints or minimize cost; working with typographic grid systems based on ratios).
Collaboration & Problem Solving (Hunter, 2009)
Great Pyramid Geometry Activities
Perform an internet search to verify the dimensions of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
In your Journal, record the following information: